Add 32/4 and 15/90
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 15/90
32/4 + 15/90 is 49/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
32/4 = 32 × 45/4 × 45 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/180 + 30/180 = 1440 + 30/180 = 1470/180 - 1470/180 simplified gives 49/6
- So, 32/4 + 15/90 = 49/6
In mixed form: 81/6
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